My oil sketch of a survivor of The Great Depression (I had a wonderful model!) is my personal statement of faith, based on the fact that our own "hard times" today also can be overcome with work and determination. Just as this newspaper peddler emerged stronger from the ordeal, so may we today. It is also meant to express empathy and solidarity with those of our acquaintances who are currently struggling in their own hard times.

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July 5th, 2013

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Bill - This was so much fun to do! It is not my usual way of working - but is more "shoot-from-the-hip." I thought the "roughness" of the brushwork & the directness of the pose would reflect the subject matter & mood I wanted to convey. I appreciate that you took the time to notice & comment, Bill.